Director of Nursing; Long-Term Care

Director of Nursing (Long-Term Care)

Permanent Placement

Weston County Health Services

Newcastle, Wyoming

This is more than a nursing leadership role. Here at Rural Staffing Services, we are searching for a compassionate, grounded leader who believes long‑term care should still feel deeply personal.

As the Director of Nursing for Long-Term Care, you will help oversee and support the daily clinical operations of the nursing home while leading, mentoring, and supporting nursing staff. This role plays a vital part in helping ensure residents receive compassionate, high‑quality care in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment. You will work closely with leadership, providers, staff, residents, and families to help strengthen care delivery, teamwork, communication, and long‑term stability within the organization.

• Plan and organize nursing home operations to ensure quality patient care
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff
• Maintain communication between healthcare teams
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and nursing standards
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff
• Support budgeting and operational oversight
• Implement quality improvement initiatives
• Address resident, family, or patient care concerns
• Help maintain a safe and healthy environment for residents and employees
• Stay current with healthcare trends, nursing practices, and regulatory updates
• Collaborate with providers, residents, and families regarding individualized care plans

• Genuinely enjoys people
• Leads with kindness, accountability, and integrity
• Values teamwork and communication
• Understands both the challenges and rewards of rural healthcare
• Can balance operational leadership with compassion
• Believes long‑term care deserves dignity and heart

• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Active RN License required
• Long‑Term Care nursing experience required

At least:

• 5 years of nursing management experience
• OR 7 years of nursing experience
• OR a combination of management and nursing experience

• Own at least one flannel (optional)
• Understand the importance of a good potluck
• Appreciate slower mornings and quieter nights
• Think relationships matter more than corporate buzzwords
• Know rural healthcare teams are built differently in the best possible way

Please submit your resume if you would like someone from Rural Staffing Services to personally reach out regarding this opportunity. We genuinely look forward to learning more about you, your leadership journey, and what matters most to you in your next chapter.